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In this extra special Halloween episode of Divulgence, we're joined by returning champions Christian Kenny of Courage Over Comfort and Nick from The Occult Rejects for a fascinating exploration of Halloween's origins, its transformation throughout history, and the enormous commercial machine that now surrounds it. We begin thousands of years in the past, examining ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Roman, and Celtic traditions involving death, ancestor worship, offerings, and the spirit world. From the Gaelic festival of Samhain to Christianity's All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, we trace the cultural and religious influences that helped shape modern Halloween. We also explore similar traditions around the world, including China's Hungry Ghost Festival, Japan's Obon, and Mexico's Día de los Muertos. But when did Halloween become such a massive business? The conversation turns to the estimated $13.5 billion Halloween industry, including billions spent annually on costumes, candy, decorations, and greeting cards. We examine the remarkable business model of Spirit Halloween, the rise of mass-produced costumes, and the companies that helped commercialize the holiday, including Mars, Hershey, Hallmark, Dennison Manufacturing, Ben Cooper, Disney, and others. Nick also takes us through a timeline of corporate involvement stretching from the late 1800s into the modern era, revealing how manufacturers, retailers, entertainment companies, and advertisers helped establish many of the Halloween customs we now take for granted. We also investigate some of Halloween's strangest claims and conspiracy theories, including if candy companies deliberately encouraged fears of poisoned Halloween treats to eliminate homemade alternatives, if the candy industry lobbied to extend daylight saving time through Halloween to increase sales, and if Halloween connected to devil worship, occult practices, or communication with the dead. From ancient rituals honoring the dead to temporary costume stores occupying abandoned retail spaces, this episode asks a surprisingly important question: Who really shaped the Halloween we know today — our ancestors, religious institutions, or corporations looking to make a profit? Join us for a lively, entertaining, and thought-provoking discussion about the history, mysteries, business, and commercialization of one of the world's most recognizable holidays. Happy (AND SAFE) Halloween from Divulgence! PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

What if Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut contains far more secrets than anyone has realized? Could the film contain hidden references to Jeffrey Epstein, the Habsburg dynasty, the September 11 attacks, and even the work of legendary filmmaker David Lynch? In this episode of Divulgence, Jordan welcomes author and independent film researcher Brenda Pasquet for an extraordinary deep dive into Stanley Kubrick's mysterious final film, Eyes Wide Shut (1999). Drawing from years of research, detailed frame-by-frame analysis, and her own published work, Brenda presents a fascinating and unconventional interpretation of the film that challenges much of what audiences believe they know about its characters, symbolism, and underlying story. The conversation explores Brenda's theory that Eyes Wide Shut contains deliberate references to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, including possible visual representations hidden within the film's characters, costumes, and backgrounds. The discussion also examines intriguing similarities between Kubrick's work and David Lynch's Mulholland Drive, particularly their use of colors, lighting, dreamlike narratives, and symbolism surrounding death and the afterlife. Brenda introduces her elaborate theory that Dr. Bill Harford's journey is actually a passage through the afterlife, where he must confront guilt, family tragedy, and the consequences of his actions. This interpretation offers radically different explanations for characters including Domino, Mandy, Victor Ziegler, Milich, Alice, and Helena, while proposing a surprising new meaning behind the film's controversial toy store ending. Other topics include the possible influence of Don't Look Now (1973), hidden connections to the Habsburg family and European aristocracy, Kubrick's use of costumes and historical symbolism, overlooked details in deleted scenes, and alleged visual references to the September 11 attacks years before they occurred. Throughout the discussion, Jordan and Brenda examine screenshots, unusual continuity details, recurring imagery, and subtle background elements that may encourage viewers to reconsider the film from an entirely different perspective. Did Kubrick deliberately conceal a second story beneath the surface of Eyes Wide Shut? Are the similarities between his work and Lynch's merely coincidences, or evidence of a deeper artistic connection? And how much of the film's symbolism remains undiscovered? Join us for an intriguing exploration of one of cinema's most mysterious films, featuring bold interpretations, surprising discoveries, and plenty of questions worth investigating. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

What happens when an entire community becomes convinced that witches and skinwalkers are secretly living among them? And how does that fear turn into a deadly campaign of accusations, torture, and executions? In this chilling Halloween edition of Divulgence, we welcome back Nick from The Occult Rejects to explore one of the lesser-known and most disturbing chapters of American history: the Navajo Witch Purge of 1878. During this violent period in the Arizona Territory, dozens of Navajo people were reportedly killed after being accused of practicing harmful witchcraft, with the escalating violence eventually attracting the attention of federal authorities and the U.S. military. But before examining the purge itself, Nick takes us deep into the origins of the skinwalker, exploring the traditional Navajo concept of yee naaldlooshii and how its original cultural meaning differs dramatically from the mysterious creatures, shapeshifting monsters, and paranormal phenomena associated with skinwalkers today. We examine the different categories of witchcraft and sorcery described in historical accounts, including alleged supernatural attacks involving human remains, stolen personal belongings, buried objects, animal transformations, and even the supposed ability to project stones or bones into another person's body. How much of this was genuinely believed, and how much could have been fueled by jealousy, revenge, superstition, or deliberate accusations? Nick walks us through the surviving historical record, including trader correspondence, military reports, oral histories, and Martha Blue's research into the 1878 purge. We discuss the killing of prominent community members, accusations involving medicine men and ceremonial healers, coerced confessions, the destruction of homes, and the possibility that political tensions surrounding the 1868 Navajo Treaty contributed to the violence. The conversation also explores how the meaning of the skinwalker has evolved through popular culture, including the influence of Skinwalker Ranch, paranormal television, UFO stories, and internet folklore. Has the modern entertainment industry transformed a culturally specific Navajo tradition into something almost unrecognizable? Drawing comparisons to the Salem witch trials, we consider the psychology of mass hysteria, the power of religious and supernatural beliefs, and how quickly suspicion can turn neighbors, friends, and even families against one another. Ultimately, this episode raises questions that extend far beyond 1878. How easily can fear be weaponized? What happens when accusations become more powerful than evidence? And are modern societies really as far removed from these patterns of persecution as we would like to believe? Join us for a dark, fascinating journey through forgotten history, occult traditions, supernatural beliefs, and the terrifying consequences of unchecked collective fear. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

What secrets are still hiding in Stanley Kubrick's final film, Eyes Wide Shut? More than 25 years after its release, the movie continues to generate fascinating questions, unusual discoveries, and competing theories about its symbolism, characters, and hidden meanings. In this episode of Divulgence, Sean McCann, host of Wake the Dead and creator of Occult Kubrick, returns for another deep exploration of Kubrick's mysterious 1999 masterpiece. Together, we examine overlooked background details, apparent continuity changes, character motivations, occult interpretations, and some of the film's most controversial theories. We begin with a closer examination of Domino and her apartment, including the possibility that costume shop owner Mr. Milich appears elsewhere in the film. How does Domino seemingly know Bill Harford's name, profession, and marital status without being told? Could their encounter have been arranged in advance? From there, we investigate several intriguing visual details inside Domino's apartment. Why does the stuffed tiger change position? What happened to the Christmas tree between Bill's visits? Why do certain decorations, books, and background objects appear different when he returns to meet Sally? We also examine a mysterious poster, a possible reference to Wilhelm Reich's psychotherapy, and a frequently misunderstood sticker on the apartment door. The conversation expands into some particularly unusual theories, including whether Domino's apartment and the Harfords' residence could be connected through different perspectives, and what the recurring imagery of children, toys, animals, and domestic environments might represent. Sean shares his interpretations of the film's occult symbolism, exploring connections to ancient mythology, ritual practices, trauma-based mind control theories, and the recurring themes of manipulation, obedience, and free will. We also revisit his Fidelio synchronization experiment, which examines possible thematic connections between Eyes Wide Shut and Kubrick's other films, including Lolita, Full Metal Jacket, and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Other questions emerge throughout the discussion. Could the recurring rainbow imagery correspond to the chakra system and Bill's encounters with women? Is there anything to theories questioning Bill's sexuality? How does Bill, though a doctor, afford his luxurious Manhattan apartment, and could his wealthy clientele explain more about his relationship with the powerful individuals surrounding him? Throughout the episode, we distinguish observable details from interpretations, challenge certain popular theories, and acknowledge questions that require further investigation. As our ongoing Kubrick discussions continue, one thing becomes increasingly clear: Eyes Wide Shut remains a film that rewards careful observation, encourages debate, and leaves audiences questioning how much of what they see is truly what it seems. Join us for another thought-provoking examination of one of cinema's most debated films, as we continue searching for answers while uncovering even more questions. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

What if your dreams weren't entirely your own? What if scientists, advertisers, and technology companies could influence what you see, remember, feel, and experience while you're sleeping? In this episode of Divulgence, returning guest Nick of The Occult Rejects joins us for another fascinating discussion, this time exploring the emerging science of dream manipulation, sleep engineering, memory reactivation, and the possibility of hacking the human subconscious. Drawing from scientific studies, experimental technologies, historical practices, and a published U.S. patent application, Nick examines how researchers have already demonstrated limited abilities to influence dream imagery, reactivate memories, alter certain emotional responses, and even communicate with people experiencing lucid dreams. We explore research from MIT involving the Dormeo dream incubation device, experiments suggesting that sounds and smells can influence sleeping brains, and studies investigating how precisely timed stimulation might affect learning, creativity, and memory consolidation. But the conversation takes an even stranger turn when we examine the commercial possibilities. Could advertisements eventually appear in your dreams? We discuss Coors' controversial dream advertising campaign, Microsoft's Xbox dream-inspired marketing experiment, and a 2024 patent application describing a proposed Dream Directing System that could use wearable sensors, audio, lights, scents, and even eye movements to influence dream experiences. From ancient Egyptian dream rituals and occult traditions to modern neuroscience and sophisticated sleep-monitoring technology, we explore humanity's longstanding fascination with influencing the dream world—and how that fascination could eventually become a lucrative industry. The implications extend far beyond entertainment. Could future technologies influence which memories are strengthened during sleep? Could dream manipulation become another form of commercial persuasion? And what happens to privacy, personal autonomy, and informed consent when technology begins interacting with our minds while we're unconscious? As wearable devices, smartphones, artificial intelligence, and sleep-monitoring systems become increasingly sophisticated, the line between therapeutic innovation, entertainment, and psychological influence could become harder to distinguish. Join us for another thought-provoking episode of Divulgence as we examine the science, speculation, and unsettling possibilities surrounding the future of our dreams. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

In this fascinating episode of Divulgence, filmmaker, researcher, and Kubrick expert Jay Weidner joins the show for an extensive conversation exploring the extraordinary symbolism, hidden meanings, and controversial theories surrounding one of cinema's most mysterious directors. Weidner, creator of the Kubrick's Odyssey documentary series and a contributor to Room 237, shares how watching 2001: A Space Odyssey as a teenager changed his life and eventually led him to investigate the deeper layers of Kubrick's work. The conversation explores Weidner's theory that Kubrick was involved in creating footage associated with the Apollo moon landings, examining the unusual imagery in The Shining, the significance of Room 237, Danny's Apollo 11 sweater, and the front-screen projection techniques used in 2001. Jay presents his interpretation of the film as a disturbing story about secret societies, manipulation, sexual exploitation, and the recruitment of outsiders into powerful hidden networks. He offers a particularly unsettling interpretation of the film's final toy-store sequence, suggesting that audiences may have completely misunderstood what happens to Bill and Alice Harford's daughter. We also discuss a remarkable story Weidner says he heard from someone who worked with Kubrick, describing an alleged confrontation between the director and studio executives following a private screening of Eyes Wide Shut, just days before Kubrick's death. Could the film have been altered after his passing? The conversation goes even further, exploring Kubrick's relationship with occult and alchemical symbolism, the influence of Scientology, connections to Jack Parsons and L. Ron Hubbard, theories surrounding MKUltra and A Clockwork Orange, and Weidner's speculations about Kubrick's death and possible hidden messages relating to 9/11. We also examine the parallels Weidner draws between Eyes Wide Shut and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, including questions about elite social networks, financial power, sexual exploitation, and the disturbing realities that sometimes resemble the fictional worlds Kubrick depicted. Finally, Jay reveals that he is developing an entirely new documentary dedicated to Eyes Wide Shut, along with other upcoming film projects exploring the intersection of science, spirituality, and consciousness. Was Kubrick simply a visionary filmmaker, or was he revealing things that powerful people would rather remain hidden? Join us for an exploration of Stanley Kubrick's films, the mysteries surrounding his life and death, and the interpretations that continue to challenge audiences decades later. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

In this episode of Divulgence, investigative journalist and author Ken Silva joins us for a fascinating examination of the two 2024 assassination attempts against Donald Trump, the extraordinary security failures surrounding both incidents, and the troubling questions that remain unanswered. Ken is the author of The Trump Assassination Plots: What the Investigations Missed and Why It Matters, a book built on nearly two years of research, government records, congressional testimony, firsthand accounts, and investigative reporting. We begin with the July 13, 2024, shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire during a Trump campaign rally. Ken walks us through a detailed reconstruction of the shooting, including his findings about a local police officer who returned fire before the Secret Service sniper, the approximately 15-second delay in the sniper's response, and apparent contradictions between the sniper's congressional testimony and his original notes. We also examine the bizarre failures of the Secret Service's drone detection equipment, Crooks' activities before the shooting, the controversial handling and cremation of his remains, and the enormous volume of investigative records that have yet to be released. Who was Thomas Crooks, what motivated him, and how much do investigators really know about his activities leading up to the attack? The conversation then turns to the second assassination attempt, involving Ryan Routh at Trump's Florida golf course in September 2024. Ken details Routh's unusual criminal history, his activities recruiting foreign fighters for Ukraine, his reported contacts with international law enforcement and intelligence agencies, and allegations involving human smuggling. Perhaps most intriguing is the timing of Routh's arrival at the golf course, which closely coincided with a last-minute decision by Trump to play golf. Was it simply an extraordinary coincidence, or does the timeline warrant further investigation? Throughout the discussion, we explore the difficult distinction between incompetence, institutional negligence, and the possibility of something more deliberate. We also discuss the dangers of misinformation, the limitations of official investigations, and why separating documented evidence from speculation is essential when examining events of this magnitude. Two assassination attempts. Two deeply troubling security failures. And an extraordinary number of unanswered questions. Join us for an investigative conversation with Ken Silva about what happened, what the available evidence tells us, and what the public still deserves to know. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

What if everything you thought you knew about witches, witchcraft, and their history was shaped by centuries of religious persecution, mistranslations, propaganda, and modern reinvention? In this special Halloween-season episode of Divulgence, Nick of The Occult Rejects returns for a fascinating deep dive into the origins of the witch, tracing the word and its meaning through more than a thousand years of history. From Anglo-Saxon England and ancient biblical translations to medieval witch hunts, accusations of Satanism, and the emergence of modern Wicca, we explore how one of history's most recognizable figures became something dramatically different from its earliest recorded descriptions. Where did the word "witch" actually come from? Did it originally mean "wise woman," or is that another modern misconception? Why did early English societies distinguish between witches, diviners, healers, and other practitioners of supernatural arts? And how did religious authorities eventually transform accusations of mysterious or harmful practices into allegations of demonic alliances and devil worship? Nick examines the historical language, legal documents, and religious writings that helped shape our understanding of witchcraft, including the laws of Alfred the Great, early Anglo-Saxon terminology, and the famous biblical command, "Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live." We also investigate King James's fascination with witchcraft, the influence of Christian demonology, and the role of fear, coercion, and social conflict in Europe's witch trials. But the history becomes even more surprising when we examine who was actually accused. Were witches predominantly women? How many people were really executed during the European witch hunts? And how much of the popular narrative surrounding persecuted witches reflects historical evidence rather than later political and cultural interpretations? The conversation also explores Gerald Gardner, Margaret Murray, and the 20th-century development of modern Wicca, questioning the claims of an uninterrupted ancient witchcraft tradition. From the familiar pointed hats, broomsticks, and cauldrons to the modern reclamation of the witch as a symbol of empowerment, we examine how historical accusations evolved into the imagery and identities we recognize today. Along the way, Nick shares his perspective as a practicing occultist, challenges popular assumptions within the occult community itself, and recommends several books for those interested in exploring esoteric traditions. How much of the witch's history is authentic, how much was invented by those who feared witchcraft, and how much has been reinvented by those who embrace it today? Join us for an exploration of language, religion, persecution, occultism, and the complicated history behind the witch. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

What is Wicca, where did it actually come from, and how much of the religion can really be traced back to Gerald Gardner? For the first installment of our Halloween series, Nick of The Occult Rejects returns to Divulgence for a deep dive into the origins of modern Wicca and the complicated story of the man most closely associated with its creation, Gerald Gardner. We begin by separating Wicca from the much broader history of witchcraft, folk magic, paganism and ceremonial magic before examining Gardner's claim that he encountered a surviving witch tradition in England during the late 1930s. From there, Nick traces the older books, occult movements and religious ideas that may have contributed to what eventually became Gardnerian Wicca. We explore the influence of Margaret Murray's witch-cult theory, Charles Godfrey Leland's Aradia, Freemasonry and initiatory secret societies, Solomonic magic, ritual tools such as the athame, Eastern religious traditions, sacred sexuality and the development of the Book of Shadows. A major part of the conversation focuses on Aleister Crowley. We examine Gardner's documented contact with Crowley, his connection to the OTO, similarities between Thelemic material and early Wiccan writings, and the argument that Crowley's influence on the emerging religion was far greater than many modern practitioners realize. We also discuss Doreen Valiente and her enormous role in reshaping early Wiccan material into something with a more distinct identity of its own. Rather than presenting Wicca as either completely ancient or simply invented from nothing, this conversation explores a more complicated possibility: that Gardner assembled and transformed pieces of numerous older traditions into a new religious system. We also get into ritual nudity, initiation and secrecy, the Charge of the Goddess, the Great Rite, magical symbolism, the cultural image of the witch, and how religious and occult movements repeatedly borrow, reinterpret and repackage ideas from the traditions that came before them. And this is only the beginning. Nick will return as we continue our Halloween series and dig even deeper into the history, imagery and mythology surrounding witchcraft and the occult. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut continues to generate questions, theories, and interpretations more than 25 years after its release—and in this episode, Sean McCann returns to Divulgence to tackle some of the strangest and most debated mysteries surrounding Kubrick’s final film. We begin with the controversial “letter theory”: could the warning Bill receives have originally contained a much darker message, or does his behavior afterward make that interpretation unlikely? From there, we examine Alice’s mysterious opening scenes, changes in rooms, props and paintings, the significance of tennis and racquet imagery, and the possibility that seemingly minor visual inconsistencies are actually telling us something about the characters. Sean and I also dig much deeper into Victor Ziegler, Alice, Mandy, Domino, Milich and his supposed daughter, asking how these characters may fit into the hidden world Kubrick constructs around Bill Harford. We explore theories involving recruitment, blackmail, manipulation, prostitution, mind control and the recurring suggestion that Bill understands far less about the people surrounding him than he believes. We also examine some of the movie’s most persistent symbols: masks, mirrors, butterflies, Christmas lights, the recurring rainbow imagery, the mysterious “where the rainbow ends” line, the original “Rainbow Fidelio” password, Freemasonry, the double-headed eagle, the Habsburgs and the Order of the Golden Fleece. Sean connects these ideas to his broader interpretation of Kubrick’s fascination with programming, control and domination across films including A Clockwork Orange, Full Metal Jacket, The Shining and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Along the way, we look at paintings that appear to change, possible connections to Beethoven and A Clockwork Orange, the strange parallels between Eyes Wide Shut and Peter Sellers’ Being There, and even whether an apparent rainbow lens flare was intentional—or simply a photographic artifact Kubrick decided to keep. Some of the interpretations discussed in this episode are deliberately speculative and controversial. The goal is not to declare every theory correct, but to examine the clues, challenge assumptions and continue asking why Kubrick made the choices he did. And this is only the beginning. Stay tuned for the upcoming “K-Team,” where multiple Kubrick researchers will come together for larger, long-form discussions examining Stanley Kubrick’s films from very different perspectives. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

Alex Fulton of Project Crypto King returns to Divulgence for another deep dive into the hidden architecture of Stanley Kubrick’s films—this time focusing on what may be one of the strangest tools yet for examining The Shining: the mysterious 19-minute mechanism. Alex traces the discovery back to the work of his late friend, whose obsessive analysis of The Shining uncovered unusual audio markers, recurring numerical patterns, and events separated by precise intervals of 19 minutes. From there, Alex demonstrates what happens when different portions of Kubrick’s film are actually overlaid and offset by 19 minutes. The results lead to some remarkable visual and thematic coincidences. Jordan and Alex examine scenes involving Jack Torrance, Wendy, Dick Hallorann, Lloyd the bartender, Room 237, the Gold Room, the infamous bear-suit sequence, Kubrick’s use of lens flares, repeated dialogue, visual symmetry, and moments in which seemingly unrelated scenes begin to interact when placed on top of one another. The conversation also explores the larger significance attached to the number 19, connections to other recurring numbers in their Kubrick research, and the possibility that Kubrick’s legendary precision in shooting and editing allowed him to construct films with layers that aren't apparent when they're watched conventionally. That raises the bigger question at the center of the episode: What if Kubrick designed his movies to be examined in ways audiences were never explicitly told to use? Rather than simply watching a Kubrick film from beginning to end, the 19-minute mechanism turns the viewer into an active participant—watching two moments simultaneously and searching for relationships between image, dialogue, sound, character, timing, and symbolism. And if the patterns Alex demonstrates are intentional, they raise a fascinating possibility: that after decades of analysis, there may still be an entirely different Stanley Kubrick hiding inside the movies everyone thought they already knew. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

A terrifying incident aboard a FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv raises major questions after an alleged attack inside the cockpit, a violent midair descent, and passengers and crew reportedly helping regain control of the aircraft. We break down what is known so far, the extraordinary actions aboard the plane, claims about the alleged pilot’s intentions, and why investigators still have major questions to answer about what actually happened. Then we turn to the Iran War and the growing strain it is placing on the U.S. military. Eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during its extraordinarily long deployment, while new details have emerged about eight Marines injured in an Iranian missile strike that was not initially publicly announced. We also examine unexplained additions to the Pentagon’s wounded count, Pete Hegseth’s push to dramatically reduce senior military positions, and the Pentagon’s plan to acquire hundreds of thousands—and potentially millions—of inexpensive drones as warfare rapidly changes. Plus, we cover reports of Chinese dual-use components reaching Iran, new details surrounding the death of Presley Gerber, allegations about Diddy’s surprisingly comfortable life inside federal prison, Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s enormous land purchase in Sweden, trucking companies buckling under rising diesel costs, and the literal “fog of war” that descended over Kyiv following Russian attacks. All of that and more on this episode of Divulgence. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

The Russia-Ukraine war is rapidly evolving into something that looks very different from traditional warfare. In this episode of Divulgence, we examine how Ukraine is increasingly turning to drones, robots, automation, and a massive defense-tech ecosystem to compensate for Russia’s advantage in manpower — while Moscow prepares to expand its military even further. We begin with Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi, where unmanned ground vehicles are being used to clear minefields, transport supplies, evacuate casualties, lay mines, and even carry explosives into Russian positions. Ukraine is now experimenting with drones transporting other drones into battle, creating an increasingly automated battlefield where machines are sent into danger before soldiers. At the same time, Russia is preparing for a much larger military establishment, Ukrainian drone commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi is warning about hundreds of thousands of additional Russian personnel, and Ukrainian long-range drone attacks are forcing Russian businesses and industrial facilities to increasingly consider their own defenses. We also examine the billions of dollars allegedly moving through networks designed to circumvent Western sanctions, Ukraine’s massive wartime budget shortfall — and the unusual proposal to legalize and tax pornography to help generate government revenue. Beyond the battlefield, European intelligence agencies are warning about Russia’s growing hybrid campaign against NATO countries. Poland recently scrambled aircraft after a Russian military helicopter crossed into Polish airspace, while separate reporting describes intelligence concerning a possible Russian drone operation involving commercial vessels in the Mediterranean. Then we move through several other developing stories: a secret Silicon Valley list reportedly naming men accused of predatory behavior; the bizarre murder of a New York Times technology executive; controversy surrounding taxpayer-funded Trump administration advertising; Texas declaring an emergency over soaring fuel prices; an arrest connected to the massive FBI data breach; Tennessee preparing for the historic execution of Krista Pike; Peter Thiel reportedly purchasing a $90 million Bel Air mansion; progress toward a new generation of American nuclear reactors; Larry Ellison buying eight homes in one Florida community to house employees; and cities beginning to treat something increasingly rare as a resource worth protecting — darkness. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

Economic warning signs are flashing across everything from groceries and fast food to housing, energy and the global bond market. In this episode of Divulgence, we look at the pressures piling up on consumers as Wendy’s faces major franchise troubles, McDonald’s responds to soaring beef prices, another Walmart food recall adds to growing safety concerns, and nearly half of young Americans are still living with their parents. We also examine the surge in Treasury yields and borrowing costs, the changing economics of renting versus buying a home, and why soaring diesel prices could soon work their way through the food supply chain—potentially hitting consumers just in time for Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, worldwide debt has climbed beyond $365 trillion as governments confront increasingly expensive borrowing. Outside the economy, another senior FBI official is reportedly preparing to leave amid continued leadership turnover, Democrats are laying groundwork for potential investigations if they regain control of the House, and the Netherlands has reported the first death of a child under 12 under its expanded euthanasia rules. Finally, we turn back to the Iran War, where new information has emerged about eight U.S. Marines injured when an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile struck their vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon did not publicly announce the September 14 attack at the time, potentially providing an explanation for Marines who had recently appeared in the military’s casualty database without a publicly known incident attached to their injuries. All of that and more on this episode of Divulgence. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.

Alex Fulton of Project Crypto K returns to Divulgence for another deep dive into the films, methods, symbolism, and mysteries of Stanley Kubrick. This time, we turn our attention to Kubrick’s 1956 noir masterpiece The Killing—a film Alex believes contains far more beneath the surface than its tightly constructed racetrack-heist story suggests. Going frame by frame, Alex explores strange numerical patterns, recurring appearances of 237, carefully positioned background characters and objects, apparent continuity errors, visual alignments, black-and-white symbolism, Kubrick’s fascination with time, and connections he sees stretching across The Killing, The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Full Metal Jacket, and Eyes Wide Shut. The investigation becomes even stranger when we get into Men in Black. Alex presents a remarkable connection involving the number 504, the headquarters seen in both films, the World Trade Center, and his broader theory that The Killing contains imagery and symbolism that can be interpreted through the lens of 9/11. We also examine Rodney Dangerfield’s bizarre early appearance in The Killing, coincidences involving the dates and lifespans of Kubrick's actors, the symbolism of Sirius and the dog, American Airlines, the film’s famous airport ending, flying paper and money, and “language of discontinuity”—people and objects seemingly disappearing or moving between shots, similar to the famous spatial and continuity anomalies found throughout The Shining. Are these simply filmmaking mistakes, or was Kubrick deliberately manipulating continuity as another layer of cinematic language? It’s another journey into Kubrick at his strangest: hidden numbers, synchronicities, visual riddles, cinematic sleight of hand, and the possibility that the missing fragments of his films can reveal an entirely different picture. PLEASE support the show and simply subscribe to the Divulgence channel on YouTube (Superchats and other tip options now available), Rumble (tip jar now available), Spotify and/or wherever you get your podcasts. Please drop a 5-star review, a thumbs up, and/or a nice comment - help us grow and spread the word! Allow this great new show to enhance your repertoire (and your interests), and allow me and my guests to pump your head with new and interesting knowledge! *LISTENERS AND VIEWERS CAN RECEIVE A DISCOUNT FROM THE SCOTT HORTON ACADEMY! Scott is a regular guest and a great author, researcher, and speaker! Enjoy Scott Horton and his knowledge like you never have before and enjoy long-form classes from Scott and others, beautifully organized in a method that allows the tracking of class progression and availability. Enjoy topics such as U.S. foreign policy (and its history), the Middle East, the war between Russia and Ukraine, 9/11, and MUCH more - new classes regularly added. For an exclusive discount ONLY for our listeners and viewers, go to: https://scotthortonacademy.com/divulgence **We are now also affiliated with Ole Dammeguard and The Dammeguardian Experience! Ole has been on the show once so far, but will for sure be back! He is a great author, researcher, peace maker, and expert in false flag and investigation research. When available, Divulgence viewers and listeners will receive exclusive discount to Ole's offering. In the meantime, go to https://lightonconspiracies.com/ to receive a FREE copy of his 2-volume book 'Coup D'etat in Slow Motion'.